In Warsaw the attitude towards prostitution is somewhere between denial and discretion. The capital of the country that has best withstood the financial crisis seems to be seeking a way to offer new attractions to western society through meticulous cleanliness. Questions about prostitution and human trafficking in Poland seem to be out of place here.
The 22 -year-old looks impeccable and blends in perfectly with the area surrounding Warsaw's palace of culture and science. The glass roof of the stadium constructed for the euro football championships looks like a spotlight.
Bright neon lights create looming shadows from the enormous structure. In Warsaw the public consensus towards prostitution is somewhere between denial and discretion. Being the capital of the country that has best withstood the financial crisis, it appears to seek a way to offer new attractions to western society through absolute cleanliness and tidiness.
In the list of the current nationalities that have Poland as their final destination, the borders have clearly moved towards the east from recent trafficking from Asia , principally Vietnam , to neighbouring states such as Bulgaria or Romania. The relationship between Poland and Ukraine has always seemed to enjoy special legislation. In the euro-enthusiast Kiev, such as that of ex-president Yulia Timoshenko who is currently in prison due to alleged abuses of power , Poles ceased to require a visa in return for assistance in their preparations with their entry into the European Union.
I started to look for work without knowing a word of Polish. I looked after elderly people and children, and then got a job in the logistics industry. However, every time I go through customs the police at border control are always suspicious.
